**_Kraus-Anderson offers an opportunity to make an immediate impact with an industry leader!_** **Core Purpose:** Building enduring relationships and strong communities **Core Values:** + **Integrity** – Do the right thing…always be respectful, honest and fair + **Commitment** – Take ownership, work hard, and keep promises + **Teamwork** – Collaborate to foster trust and success for all + **Value People** – Support each other in a safe, positive environment where people are recognized and appreciated for their contributions **Our Company** For more than a century, Kraus-Anderson has been transforming the American landscape. Founded in 1897 and privately owned and managed by the Engelsma family for more than 70 years, KA is consistently ranked by Engineering News Record among the top 50 general contractors in the United States. Our base of operations in Minnesota is supplemented with regional offices, extending our capabilities coast to coast. We take a highly collaborative approach to our work. We work closely with owners, architects and the entire planning team well before ground is broken; providing cost analyses, scheduling information, and value engineering services to ensure that our client can make informed decisions leading to a timely finish of the highest quality and the best value. **Summary** The Employee Relations Specialist plays a pivotal role in supporting construction leaders regarding employee relations and ensuring a highly engaged workforce. This role requires the ability to build relationships, utilize excellent communication skills, and a deep desire and ability to understand the construction industry. The Employee Relations Specialist will be passionate about creating a positive work environment and driving employee engagement while aligning HR strategies with the company's objectives **Essential Duties and Responsibilities:** **Employee Relations:** + Proactively manages employee relations issues, including conducting investigations, providing guidance on conflict resolution, and ensuring compliance with applicable labor laws and regulations. + Advise, support and problem solve employee request for job accommodations, ensuring compliance with FMLA, applicable laws and company policies. + Regularly visits employees and supervisors on-site at office and project-specific locations to inspire trust and open lines of communication about needs of the business and how that translates to HR initiatives. + Supports the performance management process by identifying and clarifying problems, evaluating potential solutions, providing coaching, feedback, and guidance to supervisors and employees to improve individual and team performance. + Ensures compliance with all HR policies, procedures, and regulations, and maintains accurate employee records. + Stays updated on industry trends and best practices in HR to continuously enhance the effectiveness of HR programs and initiatives. + Collaborates with the HR team to support professional development and enhance employee skills within the construction industry. + Collaborates with the HR team to support the development and delivery of training programs that promote professional development and enhance employee skills within the construction industry. **Leadership Support:** + Collaborates with HR leadership and Kraus Anderson Construction Company (KACC) Operations and Field leadership to implement HR strategies and initiatives that support the construction company's goals and objectives. + Serves as a trusted resource to management and employees and provides guidance on talent management, employee relations, and performance management. + Provides leaders and teams with regular updates on all HR initiatives and programming available to employees during on-site visits and in team meetings. + Partners with project managers and construction superintendents to address specific HR needs related to site operations, safety protocols, and staffing requirements. **Projects:** + Supports the development of and implements effective employee retention strategies to attract and retain top talent in a competitive construction industry. + Analyzes HR metrics and trends to identify areas for improvement and recommends appropriate solutions. Other duties as requested by supervisor. **Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:** + Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field + 3+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in the construction industry with an employee relations emphasis + In-depth knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and regulations specific to the construction industry + Experience in supporting strategic workforce planning, talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and coaching + Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organization + Demonstrated ability to influence and partner with stakeholders to drive HR initiatives and achieve business objectives + Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills with a proactive and results-oriented approach + Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment + Proficiency in HRIS systems, Microsoft Office 365 Suite, and other HR-related software + Comfortable with and skilled in conflict resolution. + Ability to maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures. + Ability to possess and maintain exceptional work ethic as well as uphold company values and demand the highest standard of conduct from self and others **Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:** + Construction Industry experience + Professional HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) **Other:** + Valid Driver's License, ability to maintain a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record, and ability to adhere to the KA Motor Vehicle Policy. + Travel required up to 25% of the time **Physical Demands:** The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential functions include items such as ability to: + Clearly communicate information (both written and verbal) to colleagues and key stakeholders + Stand and/or sit in a stationary position for extended periods of time; 50%+ Use a computer/laptop/iPad in open office environment with natural and/or florescent lighting + Navigate between office building floors, and on occasion, attend off-site meetings + Lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted **Salary Range:** $75,000 to $90,000 annually, plus discretionary incentive program. Pay is based on many factors including but not limited to education, skill, experience, training, certifications, and other business needs. **Why KA?** We offer a challenging, rewarding, and supportive environment where employees are positioned to make a positive impact on our business, our communities, and their own future. We believe in building leaders. KA offers a wide range of enrichment and professional growth opportunities through KA University and community service opportunities through our KA Has Heart Volunteer Program. KA offers full time employees (30+ hours) a significant Total Rewards package including: + Medical insurance Plan Options + Health Savings Accounts (HSA) + Flex Spending Accounts (FSA) + Wellness Program + Fitness Center (Minneapolis) + KA University Training and Development + Fitness Center, KA corporate headquarters, Minneapolis + 401(k) Plan + Company sponsored Short Term and Long Term Disability + Company sponsored Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance + Time Off including vacation, sick and holiday pay + Workplace Flexibility + Paid Parental Leave + Paid Military Leave for Active Reserve Duty + Part time/Transition Options + Free Parking Along with our employer sponsored plans, we also offer an array of Voluntary Benefits and other perks. **Make A Positive Impact** **Kraus-Anderson is an AA EOE including disability and vet employer**